About Wight horse cic
We are Wight Horse Community Interest Company (CIC) based at Island Riding Centre in Newport on the Isle of Wight. Find out more about us.
The idea for this service has developed from the donation of Bailey the charity pony to the Island Riding Centre in September 2022 by Cariad Downer. Bailey was donated to support children who were currently having therapy.
Cariad is a qualified therapist and trauma informed coach and has received a national award from Barnardos for her dedication to the service. She was also previously a Deputy Headteacher. Louise Buckner from Island Riding Centre is passionate about using her facilities to help improve self esteem and self worth and wants to see more people benefit from being around horses and interacting with animals. She is passionate about using horses to heal and adopting a holistic approach to well-being. Louise wants to help educate the next generation to spend time with and care for animals. Cariad and Louise’s shared love of horses and supporting people have led them to join together to help support the Island with the increasing demand for mental health support
Therapeutic Support
Wight Horse Community Interest Company (CIC) based at Island Riding Centre in Newport on the Isle of Wight is here to support wellbeing for Island residents. The not-for-profit organisation is focused on providing equestrian therapeutic activities to improve well-being.
About Cariad: PTUK Membership No: 201702025
Trained in:
Somatic experiencing, Positive psychology, Children’s accelerated trauma technique, Play and Creative arts therapy
Certified Trauma Informed Coach through The Mental Wellbeing Company
Completion ICF & CPD Accredited Somatic Trauma Informed Coaching Certification
Bsc (Hons) Psychology
Post graduate certificate in Education
Teaching English as a foreign language certificate
National College for School leadership Middle Managers qualification
National College for School leadership, Leadership Pathways qualification
National Professional Qualification for Headship
Post graduate certificate in therapeutic play with distinction
Post graduate diploma in play therapy with merit.
Narcissistic trauma informed coach
Narcissistic abuse specialist level 3
Domestic abuse level 3
Working together to safeguard children level 3
Autism level 3
Brain spotting level 1
Hypnotherapy level 1
Introduction to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Mental Health First aid qualification
Children’s accelerated trauma technique (CATT) certificate
Female Genital Mutilation awareness certificate
Reducing parental conflict certificate
Supporting children and adolescents with worries anxiety and fears certificate
12 years of experience in teaching and education
10 years of experience in therapeutic interventions for mental health
Mental Health Statistics
Numbers Speak For Themselves
Statistic 1
In 2019, nearly a billion people - including 14% of the world's adolescents - were living with a mental disorder.
Statistic 2
Half of mental ill health starts by age 1, and 75% develops by age 18.
Statistic 3
One in seven 10-19-year-olds experience a mental disorder.
Our mission is to offer our services on the Isle of Wight, creating safer, more compassionate spaces where individuals and communities can heal and thrive.
Trauma
Trauma is an emotional response to an event or series of events that are deeply distressing or disturbing to an individual. This can range from one-time incidents, such as accidents, natural disasters, or violent attacks, to ongoing stressors, such as chronic illness, emotional abuse, or living in a conflict zone.
Experiencing Trauma
Trauma is not defined solely by the event itself but by the individual's experience of it. Two people can undergo the same event, yet their psychological and emotional responses may differ significantly. Trauma can disrupt the individual's sense of safety, leading to feelings of helplessness and a diminished sense of self and can affect one's ability to cope with and enjoy day-to-day life